Serves 6

Ingredients

1-2 globe eggplants (totalling 2 lbs), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 red onions, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 garlic clobes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
Juice of one lemon – about 2½ tablespoons
2-3 tablespoons roasted tahini (sesame paste)
¼ cup chopped parsley (set aside some for garnish)
¼ cup of walnuts, chopped
Crushed red pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Lightly coat eggplant, red pepper and onions with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet roast until very tender, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
In a food processor combine roasted vegetables, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, parsley, walnuts and pinch of crushed red pepper.
Pulse 3-5 times. The mixture to be somewhat smooth but still retaining some of the eggplant’s texture.
If you want, swirl a little olive oil on the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve with crackers or bread.

©Recipe by Palak Patel